This morning’s Dead Drop Intel Brief, captures the growing volatility both at home and abroad. As the U.S. government remains partially shut down, national security challenges are multiplying — from the southern border to the Pacific theater. What follows is a snapshot of a nation under pressure.
Border Flashpoint: Texas Reinforces Eagle Pass
The Texas National Guard has reinforced the Eagle Pass corridor following a dramatic 48-hour migrant surge that stretched local and federal resources thin. According to Department of Homeland Security data, migrant encounters have jumped 21% month-over-month, highlighting an increasingly untenable situation along the U.S.–Mexico border. With Washington still gridlocked, state-level forces are carrying the burden — signaling a growing divide between federal policy and state security priorities.
Surveillance Showdown in Congress
In Washington, lawmakers are deadlocked over the renewal of FISA Section 702, the controversial statute that governs warrantless surveillance of foreign targets. While intelligence officials argue it’s critical to counter foreign threats, privacy advocates warn of inevitable domestic misuse — a concern rooted in past abuses. The stalemate underscores a deeper political struggle: balancing civil liberty with national defense in an age where both are under siege.
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Cyber Threats Resurface: Energy Infrastructure Targeted
A ransomware attack has once again exposed America’s digital vulnerability. The strike temporarily disrupted operations at a Gulf Coast fuel terminal, and early attribution points to a Russia-linked hacker collective. The breach mirrors the Colonial Pipeline attack of 2021, reinforcing fears that hostile cyber actors continue to test U.S. resilience. Energy infrastructure remains a prime target in the new era of asymmetric warfare — one where bytes can cripple economies as effectively as bombs.
Middle East and Pacific Heating Up
Overseas, two major flashpoints are flaring simultaneously.
In the Middle East, Israeli forces have expanded raids into southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah logistical hubs. The White House has publicly urged restraint, fearing the escalation could ignite a wider regional conflict.
Meanwhile, in the Pacific, China conducted live-fire naval drills near Guam’s exclusion zone — a deliberate show of force aimed at signaling dominance in contested waters. The drills underline Beijing’s intent to challenge U.S. influence across the Indo-Pacific at a time of perceived American distraction.
Domestic Extremism Watch and Record Defense Spending
Back home, the FBI is monitoring increased chatter among eco-sabotage groups planning potential pipeline disruptions across the Pacific Northwest. This growing domestic threat adds yet another layer to America’s security calculus.
Amid these pressures, the U.S. defense budget for fiscal year 2026 has reached a historic $914 billion, marking a 5.6% increase over last year — a record figure reflecting both global instability and the cost of deterrence.
Final Thought
Mike Glover closed with a reminder from President Ronald Reagan:
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.”
America’s strategic posture may be expanding, but political unity continues to shrink. As Glover emphasized, vigilance at every level — national, state, and local — is now mission-critical.
Stay alert, stay informed & stay prepared …
Mike Glover,
Founder
